Avoiding over-lubrication using Ultrasound

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Last modified: 9 May 2023
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As many as 60 to 80 percent of all bearing failures (catastrophic, functional and premature) are lubrication-related: whether it’s poor lubricant selection, poor application, lubricant contamination or lubricant degradation. In addition to selecting the correct lubricant, use UE Systems’ ultrasound instruments to identify a lack of lubrication and prevent over lubrication conditions.

Set a baseline for each bearing, test routinely to note decibel increases. When a bearing reaches an 8 dB gain over baseline with no change in sound quality, it is in need of lubrication. When applying lubricant, stop when the dB level drops to baseline. It is that easy!

The UE Systems Grease Caddy is an instrument developed specifically for supporting your lubrication practices. Advantages:

– Cost effective instrument for lubrication engineers
– Simple to operate
– Keeps your hands free to lubricate with the help of mounting bracket or belt holster

Key advantages of UE Systems Ultrasound Bearing program:

-Ultrasound requires limited training need
– Implementation process is fast & integrates easy into existing programs
– Data Management Software easy to use and creates the reports you need
– For each level of engineers a program to fit your needs
– Transfer of existing programs is easy, making it long term sustainable

Software:

– DMS and Spectralyser software packages are license & update free!
– Regular updates available on UE Systems website for added reporting functions

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UE Systems Europe

For more than 40 years, UE has produced thousands of ergonomically designed portable, and incredibly accurate airborne/structure borne ultrasonic instruments. Used primarily for leak detection, mechanical analysis and electrical inspection,... Read more